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Marching for Pride and a Democratic Hungary

Budapest Pride's president explains how her group defied a government ban and mobilized 350,000 people in Hung…

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Orange Fanwalk: Dutch Soccer Fans March Through Houston for World Cup

Thousands of Dutch soccer fans will march 2.5 miles through Houston in orange outfits, creating a colorful cel…

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Harris County Precinct 3 Road and Bridge Services

Harris County Precinct 3 maintains nearly 6,800 lane miles of roads and bridges in northwest Harris County are…

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One Mom's Story: Head Start and Home Help Changed Her Family's Life

Zulema Zarate shares how BakerRipley's Head Start and Weatherization programs gave her family stability, educa…

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Workforce Development Success Story: From Job Seeker to Hiring Manager

BakerRipley's workforce program helped veteran Bradley James go from unemployed to hiring manager at a maritim…

BakerRipley

Maria Hernandez: Community Leader Profile from BakerRipley

Meet Maria Hernandez, a Gulfton Sharpstown leader who turned her passion for dance and wellness into powerful …

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Dallas Barber Creates Calm Haircuts for Autistic Kids

Specialized barbershops use quiet tools and patient techniques to give stress-free haircuts to children with a…

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Former Homeless Friends Help Others With Storage Unit Donations

Two friends who met in a homeless shelter now buy abandoned storage units and donate the contents to people in…

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Teens Help Other Teens Through Crisis Hotline

Teen volunteers get trained to help other young people through crisis calls, showing how peer support strength…

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Hawaii neighbors use tractor to rescue 98-year-old from flood

This flood rescue story shows how Houston neighbors can help each other during emergencies - and how you can g…

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Artist Turns Old Vending Machine Into Kindness Challenge

A creative project that turns simple acts of kindness into community connections, showing how small gestures c…

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College Student Wins National Podcast Award for Mental Health Story

College student with schizoaffective disorder creates award-winning podcast to fight mental health stigma.

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Parents Host Climate Playdates to Take Action Together

Parents across Houston host playdates where families discuss environmental action while kids play together, ma…

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Survivor winner builds pinball arcade to help formerly jailed people

Second chance programs help people leaving jail learn job skills and build stable lives, making our whole comm…

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Marine Biologist Saves Gulf Sea Turtle After 92 Days

A Gulf sea turtle's 92-day rescue shows how dedicated care helps our marine wildlife thrive in Houston's backy…

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Navy Veteran Provides Free Lawn Care to Neighbors

Houston veterans and volunteers provide free lawn care to neighbors who need help, preventing fines and buildi…

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Students Bring Solar Power to Remote Village

College students installed solar panels in a Peruvian village that never had electricity, powering 40 homes an…

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Endangered Sea Turtle Recovers After 90 Days of Care

Bear the sea turtle's rescue shows how Houston residents can protect endangered marine life in our Gulf Coast …

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Virginia Church Donates $1 Million to Stop 338 Families From Eviction

A Virginia church raised $1 million to save 338 families from eviction, showing how faith communities can be p…

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